W.T. Shumake & Daughters

October 29, 1978 - February 25, 2026

William Norris Brewer, "Jr", 47, of Louisville transitioned on Wednesday, February 26, 2026 at Baptist Health Hospital.

Visitation 11-1 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at W.T. Shumake & Daughters Funeral Home 3815 Newburg Road. Memorial Service will follow at 1pm.

William Norris Brewer was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Christine Allen- Harper and Delbert Harper, on Sunday, October 29, 1978. His Christian journey began at Newburg Apostolic Church where he gave his life to Christ.

Educated in the Jefferson County Public School system, William graduated from Fern Creek High School. From the beginning, William was a hard worker, whether he was working on old cars as a hobby, or working on the job, he could be counted on to get the job done.

William was a faithful valued employee of Valu Market for 28 years. As manager of the Outer Loop Store, he was given the responsibility of assisting opening two other stores in Kentucky. He was considered more than a manager, but an intricate part of the Valu Market family.

He loved being around his family, friends and was a die-hard fan of the U of K Wildcats. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing video games. William was a loving son, brother, and uncle.

On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, William Norris Brewer departed this life. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Christine Allen-Harper and father Delbert Harper; brother Demetrius (Patrice Carver) Brewer, sisters Toni (Roy LeBlanc) Brewer and Talisa Best (Sean); special honor to his favorite cousin LaToya Scott who was there through his journey; and host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

William was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Edna Brewer and Daisy Harper; uncle, William Allen; aunts, Denise Brewer and Victoria Holloway.